Small kitchen? No problem! You can still bake like a pro and make the most of the tiniest kitchen spaces with my tried-and-true tricks!

Apartments are great for living in, but they can be tight on the space especially in the kitchen area. When you’re a hobbyist baker you will quickly find out that you need lots of space and may be hemmed in by the kitchen’s size. Here are 5 tricks you can use to make your small kitchen look a lot bigger in a snap: 

1. Save Space with a Smart Layout

 When you’re looking at how to design your kitchen for maximum efficiency, you want to cut out dead space, so if you have corners, then think about corner kitchen drawers, and put in Lazy Susans – small circular surfaces that rotate – into your cabinets so that you can make those hard-to-reach places more functional.

2. Specify Working Stations 

As a baker, you need as much space as you can get, so it’s worth looking at setting up specific areas for different jobs. Your work surfaces are the most important to start with, otherwise you can’t make your goodies very easily. Your mixing area is probably the key zone. Get some hooks on the wall to hang up the utensils you need so that you can reach them easily. Have your mixing bowls in cabinets underneath so that you save time by not searching them out somewhere else.

When you’re using electric gadgets, have them on the worktop if you use them daily, or otherwise make space in the cabinet below. 

3. Hang Up Pots and Pans

These are huge users of space in cabinets and cupboards, so think smart and hang them up. A traditional French-style kitchen, for example, will have pots and pans hanging from the ceiling, on the wall, or even on racks in front of a window. It’s a classic way to save space, they’re easy to access, and they give you more room everywhere else.

4. Remove Curtains and Blinds 

Windows let in light, and that can help to brighten your kitchen space. Window coverings are important here. Curtains can look good but they take up space, and in a kitchen they get dirty. You have to wash them and get them dry. 

Window shutters are a good alternative. Traditional shutters take far less space and are a lot easier to clean than curtains, so consider installing them when you’re looking to increase the sense of space you have.

 5. Install a Mirrored Backsplash

When your space is small but you want to create the sensation that it’s a fair bit larger than it is, install mirrors wherever you have the option. They will give that illusion that you have more space than you really do – and can also help you to feel less confined. Consider a mirrored backsplash for a glamourized look that will make your kitchen look huge!

Making a small kitchen look bigger isn’t impossible, it just takes a little bit of creativity and careful planning. If you are cramped and absolutely need a larger kitchen, consider upgrading to a spacious condo. I’m actually in the process of choosing between renting one of the spacious Yorkville rentals in Toronto, or one of the apartments for rent in Winnipeg, the kitchens are large making a whole other decorating challenge – finding the perfect color, theme, and decor!

Photos By: Infarrantly Creative, Minty House blogspot